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Layers of kin – exploring plant communication in Toronto
This week I am in Toronto, exploring this fascinating city while also being able to see on of my TransArts Institute PhD researchers major works – Angela Vitovec’s layers of kin (https://tdt.org/angela-vitovecs-layers-of-kin/). Experiencing this work as Angela envisioned it as a choreographer was really important to witness as her creative research is so much about […]
The anatomy of a Queenslander – a story of connections
The author reflects on the Queenslander house as a cultural and ecological symbol, connecting personal history with broader themes of urban development and environmental sustainability. Their research emphasizes the loss of iconic architecture to urban sprawl and advocates for integrating traditional design into modern climate-resilient communities, drawing from decades of environmental work.
Drammen AiR Update #7
This week was filled with connection, learning, and exploration. Highlights included visits to historic sites in Norway, engaging conversations about plants and dyes, and a Viking ship launch event that showcased community spirit. The author cherished moments with friends and appreciated the blend of culture, history, and art.
Drammen AiR Update #6
This week was filled with connection, learning, and exploration. Highlights included visits to historic sites in Norway, engaging conversations about plants and dyes, and a Viking ship launch event that showcased community spirit. The author cherished moments with friends and appreciated the blend of culture, history, and art.
Exploring eco dyes and plant process
The author's 30+ year creative journey reflects a unique, experimental path in art, blending traditional and digital media, particularly video. Engaging with community, nature, and technology, their work evolves, incorporating innovative methods and collaborations with First Nations organisations and local artists.
Stopping the flow
The author reflects on insights from Maata Wharehoka about the importance of "stopping the flow," particularly in relation to death and cultural practices. They explore personal experiences with Māori culture, the impacts of colonisation, and the significance of connection to place.
Exploring Judy Watson’s profound connection to Country at QAGOMA
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is currently hosting Judy Watson’s retrospective exhibition, "mudunara: kundulama: wandaral: jararibirriri," until August 11, 2024. This comprehensive showcase explores the artist’s deep connection to land, culture, and history, resonating with indigenous themes. The exhibition features a diverse range of works, inviting reflection on our relationship with the land and its history, while serving as a powerful reminder of the enduring presence and contributions of First Nations peoples.
Reconnecting to source – looking for my mojo
This year has been a rollercoaster of productivity and struggles. Despite feeling like running out of steam, reconnecting with creative projects and deep reflection have been the focus. Finally, a turning point has been reached with new ideas flowing in.
Passage: Walking in my Father’s shoes
Passage is an emerging body of work which is exploring the process of grieving and loss after my father passed away in June 2023. It explores a range of media including images of bereavement flowers, cyanotypes from the flowers and walking documentation from Pumicestone Passage, a place of many happy family memories.
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Closing reception for Walking, Lost and Found exhibition
Artist statement: I am pilgrim #15749 on the Walk of Wisdom, a self-guided path that winds through the eastern part of the Netherlands. In July 2024, a dear friend and I spent eight days walking alongside fields and waterways, atop dikes, up and down hills, through forests and sandy heaths. We walked through towns and villages, over bridges and canals, in sunshine and in rain. Walking made new learning possible. I learned to know the feel of different surfaces through the soles of my feet. I learned to know the strength of my own body and the endurance needed to keep putting one foot in front of another. I learned to greet new neighbors as we repeatedly encountered brambles and nettles, yarrow and rowanberry, gradually attuning myself to the surroundings and learning to listen in this place. The eight-part text of this sound piece is a meditation upon the rhythm of walking, getting lost and found, the strange becoming familiar as we learn to walk in a new way. ***The piece on exhibit here is a 2-channel version of an 8-channel sound piece that I made at the Sound Studies Institute, University of Alberta, Canada, in January 2025.
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